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General Category => General CG Discussion => Topic started by: subpixelsk on 2019-01-30, 08:58:24

Title: How to set up sharing for remote work
Post by: subpixelsk on 2019-01-30, 08:58:24

Hi

I am asking here for advice - I want to set up file sharing for my colleague so that he is able to work remotely and avoid archiving the whole max file with textures etc. Is there any simple way to do that? What I am aiming for is this - I have a ongoing job (maxfile, textures, proxies) that I was working on, he opens it on his computer, makes changes and saves back to my harddrive/shared location

Thanks

Title: Re: How to set up sharing for remote work
Post by: Philip kelly on 2019-01-30, 11:53:50

I personally use Dropbox, as i have a fast line at home, and semi fast one in work.
I set up all the folders and work of them for certain jobs that i know I need to keeping working on when I get home.
it works for me.

phil

Title: Re: How to set up sharing for remote work
Post by: maru on 2019-01-30, 13:08:00

I also thought of Dropbox. There are probably other similar apps.
Maybe VPN and a shared folder? But I am not really sure if/how it can be used. :)

Title: Re: How to set up sharing for remote work
Post by: subpixelsk on 2019-01-30, 13:27:29

yeah I also am thinking of dropbox - is it possible that only the main computer uses professional version (1tb) and other user uses free 2gb version? Would he be able to access files even when they reach 2gb and more?

Title: Re: How to set up sharing for remote work
Post by: TomG on 2019-01-30, 13:55:13

As far as I understand Dropbox, yes he can access it while under 2GB, but if the files go above that, both sides need a paid dropbox. Best to check on their information to be sure, but I am fairly sure that's how it works.

Title: Re: How to set up sharing for remote work
Post by: isabellajames01 on 2020-03-27, 13:07:53

Here are few practices to ensure productivity in your remote worker during this covid-19 outbreak:

• For remote employees companies need to measure success through outputs, not face time or hours at the desk. Setting productivity goals for each week or month, and use those to gauge success.
• Chat apps and video conferences(Google hangouts, Zoom calls) can help keep workers engaged with each other throughout the day, & often provide a way to communicate queries or concerns more rapidly than sending through email.
• The IT team & staff should be able to access and view workers hardware and applications when there is a problem more rapidly than raising a ticket. This will minimize downtime and employee frustration. Cloud services can also guide employees more quickly access and install needed business applications without time consuming IT involvement.

Above all work from home comes with challenges. As an enterprise, make sure that you follow the best practices to ensure that productivity isn't hampered. Check out the infographic on comprehensive guide to remote working during coronavirus outbreak (https://www.xcubelabs.com/a-comprehensive-guide-to-remote-working/) for everything you need to know about the problems employees are likely to face and the steps you can take to keep teams engaged, motivated and focused in these trying times.

Title: Re: How to set up sharing for remote work
Post by: Petr_cz on 2020-04-01, 10:06:54

We have also been forced to work from home in our Studio.
Obviously the most difficult part is managing all the assets which are on the local server in the office. The best solutions we have worked out is to work remotely via Anydesk. in this case I work from home and connect to my workstations in the office. The responsiveness is quite good. You are only limited to one screen. Although Teamviewer supports 2 mapping 2 screens.